Chuck Knoblauch surrendered to authorities in Harris County, Tex., Tuesday after he was charged with assaulting his common-law wife.
Knoblauch, who was named in the Mitchell Report as a player who used performance-enhancing drugs, took the anti-anxiety medication Xanax and had been drinking heavily Friday night when he hit and choked Stacey Stelmach, according to prosecutors.
Knoblauch was charged with assault of a family member. A change in Texas law that took effect Sept.1 makes it a felony to choke a family member, and the former All-Star faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, Harris County Assistant District Attorney Donna Hawkins said.
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Knoblauch Charged With Assault
Former major league utility player Chuck Knoblauch has been charged with assaulting his common-law wife.
According to a criminal complaint, Knoblauch's wife told police he hit her in the face and choked her at their Houston home Friday.
The Houston native was a four-time All-Star and played for the Yankees, Twins and Royals from 1991 to 2002.
Giants Prospect A Suspect In Death
San Francisco prospect Angel Villalona is the main suspect in the killing of a 25-year-old man.
The Dominican prospect turned himself in 12 hours after the man was shot at a bar in the southern coastal city of La Romana, according to The Associated Press.
Villalona was signed by the Giants in 2006 and received a club-record $2.1 million signing bonus.